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Jetstar sees off Virgin threat - Top Australia travel websites, September 3 2011
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Jetstar sees off Virgin threat - Top Australia travel websites, September 3 2011
By PhocusWire | September 8, 2011
A week after almost losing second place to Virgin Australia, Jetstar has rebuilt its lead in the top ten airline websites in Australia.... Read More
Alaska Airlines launches FlyingSocial Facebook app
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Alaska Airlines launches FlyingSocial Facebook app
By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011
You've heard of "social travel" as in Gogobot and Wanderfly, but how about a subset, FlyingSocial?... Read More
Google acquires destination content partner in Zagat
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Google acquires destination content partner in Zagat
By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011
Google acquired restaurant-review specialist Zagat, saying in a blog post it "will be a cornerstone of our local offering..."... Read More
Social media bonanza - who, why and what
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Social media bonanza - who, why and what
By Kevin May | September 8, 2011
Social media eh? Preserve of young, digerati, metropolitan types with too much time on their hands and not enough enthusiasm for real work? Maybe not.... Read More
American Airlines alleges Sabre organized group boycott
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American Airlines alleges Sabre organized group boycott
By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011
In addition to using the display bias card, American Airlines now alleges that Sabre "organized an unlawful group boycott against American."... Read More
Wimdu follows through on host insurance promise
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Wimdu follows through on host insurance promise
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2011
Wimdu has introduced a global insurance policy for its hosts which will take effect from the beginning of October... Read More
Amtrak goes the Hipmunk route with claims of exclusive deal
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Amtrak goes the Hipmunk route with claims of exclusive deal
By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011
Now it's trains versus planes on Hipmunk.... Read More
Understanding payment pain points in the travel industry
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Understanding payment pain points in the travel industry
By Viewpoints | September 8, 2011
Travel agents, bookers and consumers alike should start reconsidering their payments options when booking travel products like flights, trains and accommodation.... Read More
Travelshake aims to give a helping hand with social media
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Travelshake aims to give a helping hand with social media
By Kevin May | September 8, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Ireland-based Travelshake, a social media database for travel and tourism businesses around the world.... Read More
Airline duo win three quarter share - Top New Zealand websites, September 3 2011
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Airline duo win three quarter share - Top New Zealand websites, September 3 2011
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2011
Air New Zealand's web brands and Jetstar have secured a massive 70% share of the entire airline category in New Zealand.... Read More
IMGuest launches premium social service for hotels
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IMGuest launches premium social service for hotels
By Dennis Schaal | September 7, 2011
IMGuest, a social network for business travelers focused on their hotels stays, introduced a premium service for hotels.... Read More
Delta Air Lines brings Wi-Fi to regional jet service
By Dennis Schaal | September 7, 2011
With what Delta Air Lines claims as a "first" today, perhaps Wi-Fi on commercial regional jets will play catch-up with mainline service.... Read More
Expedia adds to major lead - Top Canada travel sites, September 3 2011
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Expedia adds to major lead - Top Canada travel sites, September 3 2011
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2011
Expedia has almost a 10% market share lead over Flight Network in the top ten travel websites in Canada this week.... Read More
Eight cardinal sins of online customer service in travel
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Eight cardinal sins of online customer service in travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 7, 2011
Web brands are often slammed for their poor customer service - and the travel sector is no exception.... Read More
How Google Apps can help skinny startups and big travel brands
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How Google Apps can help skinny startups and big travel brands
By Viewpoints | September 7, 2011
Forget Google and its push into the travel industry for a moment - less talked about is its drive to define how companies handle their web logistics.... Read More
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